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35 nominated Caribbean Awards Sports Icons.
« on: October 29, 2008, 04:13:10 AM »
35 nominated Caribbean Awards Sports Icons
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Thirty-five Caribbean sports personalities were yesterday nominated to be honoured on November 7, 2008 at the Pegasus Hotel by the newly-formed Caribbean Awards Sports Icons (CASI).

The awards are based on accomplishments over the last 60 years between 1948 and 2008, for these persons who have made their mark in the various fields of sports.

Jamaicans dominated the list with more than 50 per cent of the nominees with 16, in the six categories including: Football, Boxing, Cricket, Athletics (Male & Female), Netball and Administrators.

The Jamaicans are: Merlene Ottey, Deon Hemmings, Veronica Campbell-Brown, Donald Quarrie, Bertland Cameron (Athletics); Lindy Delapenha, Theodore Whitmore and the surprised selection Robbie Earle (Football); Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh (Cricket); Patricia McDonald, Janet Johnson (Netball); Molly Rhone, Mike Fennell and Teddy McCook (Administrators).

Trinidad and Tobago has seven nominees in Dwight Yorke (Football); Brian Lara (Cricket); Leslie Stewart, Claude Noel (Boxing); Hasley Crawford (Athletics); Jennifer Frank (Netball) and Jack Warner (Administrator).

The Bahamas has four in Chandra Stirrup, Debbie Ferguson, Avard Moncur (Athletics) and Elisha Obed (Boxing).
Sir Gary Sobers (Cricket), Clyde Best (Football) and Gloria Ballentine (Administrator) are the three nominees from Barbados.

Guyana has two nominees in Clive Lloyd (Cricket) and Andrew Lewis (Boxing); the same as Cuba in Teophileo Stephenson (Boxing) and Alberto Jauntoreno (Athletics).
Sir Vivian Richards (Cricket) was the sole nominee from Antigua to complete the list.

Jamaican-born Al Hamilton, who resides in England and is the architect behind this initiative, said he expects at least 80 per cent of the nominees to be there in person, come November 7.

Hamilton added that he was pleased with the progress made since the idea was brought to the fore, and he noted that the entire Caribbean region is eagerly awaiting their turn to host what will from next year be an annual awards ceremony.
Hamilton, who is also the founder of the Commonwealth Sports Awards in London, said CASI is a non-profit organisation whose objectives are to preserve and highlight the rich sporting heritage of the Caribbean; educate the population in general and budding sports stars specifically about the legacy of our sports icons; fund and facilitate sports seminars, conferences and workshops geared at building the capacity of Caribbean athletes, officials and administrators; support development camps that will assist in the learning of the game fundamentals; help to engender cross country contacts and relationships between youth sports participants across the region.

Digicel, one of the sponsors of the event, said they are honoured to participate in celebrating our sporting icons.
Paula Pinnock-MacLeod, Digicel sports sponsoring manager, said her company is here "because we hold sports heroes in high regard".

"Sports is a crucial component of national progress. We recognised that sports represent a commitment to excellence," she noted. Members of the sports media fraternity, national Olympic committees and national federations across the region were integral in the selection of the nominees.
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2008, 05:35:50 AM »
Dey coulda give we boi Ato a award too
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« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2008, 07:36:53 AM »
"Jamaican-born Al Hamilton, who resides in England and is the architect behind this initiative"

wonder why 50% dominated by the Ja's...

Ato def. deserves a spot there, not to mention Latapy should get some respect too...
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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2008, 07:50:22 AM »
Robbie Earle ??? This is already a joke.Clyde Best is from Bermuda not Barbados.

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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2008, 08:25:24 AM »
Robbie Earle ??? This is already a joke.Clyde Best is from Bermuda not Barbados.

Robbie Earle and Theodore Whitmore are the only Caribbean players to have scored at the world cup, so those two selections are justified. Lindy Delaphena was the first black player I believe to play top flight football in the UK...first from teh caribben definately. Yorke is the most accomplished Caribbean footballer at club level, again, that selection was a no brianer.

Clyde Best is beiong confused with Carlyle Best the barbadian cricketer.

If Usain bolt is not on the list, no Way Ato was going to make it.

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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2008, 08:30:12 AM »
Robbie Earle ??? This is already a joke.Clyde Best is from Bermuda not Barbados.

Robbie Earle and Theodore Whitmore are the only Caribbean players to have scored at the world cup, so those two selections are justified. Lindy Delaphena was the first black player I believe to play top flight football in the UK...first from teh caribben definately. Yorke is the most accomplished Caribbean footballer at club level, again, that selection was a no brianer.

Clyde Best is beiong confused with Carlyle Best the barbadian cricketer.

If Usain bolt is not on the list, no Way Ato was going to make it.



Really?
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or

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_1938
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2008, 08:37:24 AM »
robbie earl piss on dem after de world cup....
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« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2008, 09:07:52 AM »
robbie earl piss on dem after de world cup....

Earle went to the world cup mainly because of his experience. Its was hardly likely that he was going to play for Jamaica much after that, at age 35. He is a player I have much respect for.

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« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2008, 09:19:49 AM »
earle good but no latapy...esp considering his achievements, nominated for FIFA World player of the year

as for Ato he deserves it, if quarrie is there so should he...same olympic medal count.

usain is still too young, let him get through his career before he get his accolades, but he deserves a spot in the future...ato has done tons for the Caribbean in track and always bigging up his people.

this awards is a joke, i agree.  If you had to put two in each category winning who would u choose?


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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2008, 09:47:44 AM »
earle good but no latapy...esp considering his achievements, nominated for FIFA World player of the year

as for Ato he deserves it, if quarrie is there so should he...same olympic medal count.

usain is still too young, let him get through his career before he get his accolades, but he deserves a spot in the future...ato has done tons for the Caribbean in track and always bigging up his people.

this awards is a joke, i agree.  If you had to put two in each category winning who would u choose?





So you think the award is a Joke only because Ato and Latapy not on the list, or is it that you think there are too many Jamaicans on it? Whitmore is there only because he has done something that not many people in football manage to accomplish: 2 goals in 90 minuts at the world cup. Latapy good yes...but I believe its all about accomplishment at the highest level. + the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect :)

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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2008, 09:53:26 AM »

If Usain bolt is not on the list, no Way Ato was going to make it.



The list was probably put together before Usain's accomplishments....or there musta been some kinda cut off date- because there's no disputing that he's the biggest athletic superstar in the Caribbean at the moment....and possibly of all times.
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« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2008, 09:57:13 AM »
Dem bias

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« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2008, 10:00:50 AM »
Guys give the thing a chance...gesh you could never please people nah... The concept is a good one and maybe Ato etc would be selected..it's not a one and done deal.. We as a people need to be more encouraging. Personally I would have liked to see Derrick Murray and Larry Gomes up there but Like Ambrose, honourable mention Malcom Marshal etc.. their time will come.

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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2008, 10:11:17 AM »

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So you think the award is a Joke only because Ato and Latapy not on the list, or is it that you think there are too many Jamaicans on it? Whitmore is there only because he has done something that not many people in football manage to accomplish: 2 goals in 90 minuts at the world cup. Latapy good yes...but I believe its all about accomplishment at the highest level. + the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect :)
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no scene on too many Jamaicans, they have lots to be proud of, I'm just saying there are other athletes that deserve a mention...and because it's organized by a Jakan doesn't mean it has to be biased...jus saying

and accomplishment at the highest level, yes latapy didn't score in a wc, but along with his his accomplishments at club level, he helped the smallest nation EVER qualify for the WC, and represented well.
Ato's accomplishments weren't at the highest level?
Just bigging up my nation...that's all

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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2008, 01:36:36 PM »



So you think the award is a Joke only because Ato and Latapy not on the list, or is it that you think there are too many Jamaicans on it? Whitmore is there only because he has done something that not many people in football manage to accomplish: 2 goals in 90 minuts at the world cup. Latapy good yes...but I believe its all about accomplishment at the highest level. + the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect :)
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no scene on too many Jamaicans, they have lots to be proud of, I'm just saying there are other athletes that deserve a mention...and because it's organized by a Jakan doesn't mean it has to be biased...jus saying

and accomplishment at the highest level, yes latapy didn't score in a wc, but along with his his accomplishments at club level, he helped the smallest nation EVER qualify for the WC, and represented well.
Ato's accomplishments weren't at the highest level?
Just bigging up my nation...that's all


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Whitmore not only helped the smallest nation ever (Jamaica held that distinction when they qualified for France-98) get to the world cup, he was also the player from the smallest nation ever to play in the world cup...and score 2 goals in the same game. Many many players from larger nations are yet to even score aftre playing in multiple world cup finals.  I agree, Latapy have the upper hand in club football. But not better than Yorke..who is on the list for that reason.

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« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2008, 02:54:48 PM »
What about David Wellar and George Bovell. Alberto Juantorena. Why not Bolt?

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« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2008, 03:22:46 PM »
if Quarrie is on that list then Ato should be on that list also..there is no ifs, buts or maybes about dat !!...but like reggae-fan said "the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect "
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« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2008, 07:52:47 PM »
if Quarrie is on that list then Ato should be on that list also..there is no ifs, buts or maybes about dat !!...but like reggae-fan said "the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect "

You cant be serious! Ato in the same class as Quarrie...you've got to be kidding.

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« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2008, 08:09:26 PM »
if Quarrie is on that list then Ato should be on that list also..there is no ifs, buts or maybes about dat !!...but like reggae-fan said "the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect "

You cant be serious! Ato in the same class as Quarrie...you've got to be kidding.

tell your countrymen who organise this list, to shove it up dey friggin Mudder arse !!...

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« Reply #19 on: October 30, 2008, 08:02:05 AM »
Robbie Earle and Theodore Whitmore are the only Caribbean players to have scored at the world cup, \

I saw Sancho score in the World Cup  :beermug:


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« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2008, 08:15:55 AM »
if Quarrie is on that list then Ato should be on that list also..there is no ifs, buts or maybes about dat !!...but like reggae-fan said "the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect "

You cant be serious! Ato in the same class as Quarrie...you've got to be kidding.

Ato has four Olympic medals over two Olympics..........How come that isnt worthy?

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« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2008, 11:34:42 AM »
if Quarrie is on that list then Ato should be on that list also..there is no ifs, buts or maybes about dat !!...but like reggae-fan said "the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect "

You cant be serious! Ato in the same class as Quarrie...you've got to be kidding.

Ato has four Olympic medals over two Olympics..........How come that isnt worthy?

One Silver and Three Bronze!!

 I think I was respondign to the comment that since Quarrie made it, then Ato should have made it too.  In terms of longevity and accomplishment over an entire career, there is no way you can put Quarrrie and Ato in the same category.

DQ participated in 5 olympics, won 4 medals 1 Gold, 2 silvers and a bronze.  He also held the 100 and 200 WR at the same time.   

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« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2008, 11:47:29 AM »
if Quarrie is on that list then Ato should be on that list also..there is no ifs, buts or maybes about dat !!...but like reggae-fan said "the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect "

You cant be serious! Ato in the same class as Quarrie...you've got to be kidding.

Ato has four Olympic medals over two Olympics..........How come that isnt worthy?

One Silver and Three Bronze!!

I did not say it was not worthy...Ato is a great sprinter.  I did not intend or do I think I knocked is accomplishments.    Infact I think aside from Ato, T&T 4x1 in 2001 was at the time one of the greatest accomplishments in Caribbean athletics - at the time.

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« Reply #23 on: October 30, 2008, 12:12:50 PM »

If Usain bolt is not on the list, no Way Ato was going to make it.



The list was probably put together before Usain's accomplishments....or there musta been some kinda cut off date- because there's no disputing that he's the biggest athletic superstar in the Caribbean at the moment....and possibly of all times.

A Hall of Fame is designed to recognize players who have (in the past) cemented themselves as top athletes. Usain's time will  come for sure, but to omit Ato Boldon is an error that will be corrected the next time members are inducted.  This not a once and done event (I hope).  So, let's not get out of sorts about it ...yet.  In every Hall of Fame induction (Baseball, American Football, Basketball), some worthy person is omitted.  For the Trinis, Deryk Murray, Latapy, Ato, and probably Larry Gomes will get their due at another time. So take it easy fellas. Now what I want to know is:  How is the selection done?  Is it a panel of sportswriters or a man (Jamaican-born, Al Hamilton) laying on his bed in his jammies and dreaming about sports?
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« Reply #24 on: October 30, 2008, 12:29:27 PM »
if Quarrie is on that list then Ato should be on that list also..there is no ifs, buts or maybes about dat !!...but like reggae-fan said "the thing is organized by a Jakan, so what you expect "

You cant be serious! Ato in the same class as Quarrie...you've got to be kidding.

Ato has four Olympic medals over two Olympics..........How come that isnt worthy?

One Silver and Three Bronze!!

 I think I was respondign to the comment that since Quarrie made it, then Ato should have made it too.  In terms of longevity and accomplishment over an entire career, there is no way you can put Quarrrie and Ato in the same category.

DQ participated in 5 olympics, won 4 medals 1 Gold, 2 silvers and a bronze.  He also held the 100 and 200 WR at the same time.   

Jamaica 98,  I am a born and bred die hard Trini and and it is hard to disagree with you on this one.  However, as far as accomplishments go you will have to include Ato's entire career - his World Junior golds, and his World Championship medals in a time when performance enhancing drugs were running rampant.  Who knows how much more he could have done with out some of the alleged drugged up competitors.  But, his time will come.  After all this this should be for the best of the best.  If this is a yearly event, these are my thoughts:
1.  The numbeer of awards should be limited per year
2.  There should be different divisions: Tracka and Field, Boxing, Football, Cricket, etc to prevent unfair comparisons
3.  Ato will more than likely make it the next time around.
4. The voting system should require a certain percentage of votes for entry.
5.  There should be allocations of votes fro fans and media

Just my humble opinions. 
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« Reply #25 on: October 30, 2008, 01:45:28 PM »
No doubt Ato should have been listed as one of T&T's greatest athlete and should have been included in some manner.  I think I got sidetrack by the earlier dismissal of Quarrie.  Looking at the lists, there are atlease 4 Jamaicans included in the list thats quite puzzzling to me.  I mean, only one Bajan cricketer for crying out loud yet they include Robbie Earle just to name one name.


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« Reply #26 on: October 30, 2008, 06:07:10 PM »
I do not understand who Michael Holding could be selected and Andy Robert excluded.  I have seen both player at the best.  It boggle  ??? the mine.

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« Reply #27 on: October 30, 2008, 06:18:25 PM »
I do not understand who Michael Holding could be selected and Andy Robert excluded.  I have seen both player at the best.  It boggle  ??? the mine.

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« Reply #28 on: October 30, 2008, 06:35:42 PM »
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« Reply #29 on: October 30, 2008, 06:38:13 PM »
Oh jamaica 2099 change his name to jamaica98
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